Nebraska Democratic Sen. Ben Nelson announces that he won't seek re-election in 2012."While I relish the opportunity to undertake the work that lies ahead, I also feel it's time for me to step away from elective office, spend more time with my family, and look for new ways to serve our state and nation," Nelson said. "Therefore, I am anno

TIME: On MSNBC's "Andrea Mitchell Reports," Halperin says Romney's campaign has been charmed and crafty — and is now positioned to pull off a decisive Hawkeye masterstroke."To mash up a couple of old expressions, you'd rather be luck

"Winning Our Future," a super PAC supporting Newt Gingrich, hits the "liberal Republican establishment" in this new Iowa ad."The Republican establishment wants to pick our candidate," the narrator says. "When a principled conservative took the lead, they outspent Newt Gingrich 20-to-one, attacking him with falsehoods. Conservatives need s

"I've said all along I want my head and my heart to come together, and when that happens I'll jump in with both feet. That just hasn't happened yet," Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) told CNN. King's endorsement is considered very influent